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Charter elementary school · Lake · Altoona, Florida

Altoona School

Altoona School rates 8.8, among the strongest elementary schools in Lake, where the rated median is 6.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.8this school

8.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Lake median is 6.4.

#137 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Lake: 29 elementary schools rated, median 6.4

The brief

A Lake charter elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 137 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 1 of 51 in Lake.

Altoona School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math87%23 points above the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 107 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading71%10 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 108 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 19 points since 2022, reaching 79% in 2026.2026 FAST; 45 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
50% of the rating
Academics
9.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Altoona School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Orlando school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$51,762
Median home value
$92,700
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
21.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Altoona Schoolthis school
    8.8
  2. Umatilla Elementary School2.7 mi
    5.9Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Altoona School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Altoona School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

The Altoona School is a public charter school located in Florida 1. Its mission is to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and meaningful education for all students 1. The school expects each student to succeed within the bounds of their abilities and the school's educational goals 1. Students are treated individually and given tools to become lifelong learners 1. The curriculum aims to teach students to function as members of a group and as productive members of society 1. The school is a member of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools 1. The website provides resources for staff, parents, and the community, including a staff directory and information for the Class of 2026 1. It also lists community business sponsors and upcoming events such as early release dates and end-of-year celebrations 1. The site includes links to CLEVER login, FortifyFL, and FAQs regarding the McKay transition to FES 1.
Sources (1)
  1. altoonaschool.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Altoona School serve?

Altoona School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Altoona School?

Altoona School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona School?

The student-teacher ratio at Altoona School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Altoona School rank in FL?

Altoona School ranks #137 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Altoona School's MySchoolScout rating?

Altoona School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Altoona School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Altoona School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Altoona School a charter school?

Yes, Altoona School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Altoona School a Title I school?

No, Altoona School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altoona School?

72.5% of students at Altoona School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
262
Student-teacher ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lake County
Phone
(352) 669-3444
Rank in district
#1 of 51
Schools in district
61
District spending per student
$10,770
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32702)
2,732
Area median age
56.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.